Denver Nuggets superstar big man Nikola Jokic has been picked to win the 2024 MVP Award by NBA general managers. Here are the results:
Who will win the 2023-24 Kia MVP?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 43%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 20%
3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Kevin Durant, Phoenix; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Luka Doncic – 48%
Jokic won the MVP Award in 2021 and 2022. Many people around the NBA believe voters voted for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid last season due to voter fatigue. Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird is the only player in NBA history to win three MVPs in a row.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Updates
Embiid averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 blocks last season for the Sixers while shooting 54.8% from the field, 33.0% from beyond the arc and 85.7% from the free-throw line. The six-time NBA All-Star recorded 39 double-doubles and one triple-double and led the league in points per game for the second straight season.
Meanwhile, Jokic put up 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game for the Nuggets while shooting 63.2% overall, 38.3% from 3 and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The five-time NBA All-Star registered 58 double-doubles and 29 triple-doubles.
The Sixers won 54 games last season but lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in seven games, while the Nuggets won 53 games and won the NBA championship over the Miami Heat in five games.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Updates
Jokic has career averages of 20.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists. He will make the Hall of Fame one day.
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